Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka next year. Its probable schedule had already been leaked, but today, Tuesday (November 25, 2025), its official announcement is going to take place.
Sports News: Whether or not there will be a match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 next year will be officially confirmed on the evening of Tuesday, November 25, 2025. However, the T20 World Cup schedule has already been leaked, claiming that the India vs Pakistan encounter will be played in Colombo on December 14, 2026.
Team India will defend its title at home as the reigning T20 champions. Today, the ICC and BCCI will jointly launch the official schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026. With this launch, it will become clear whether the date and venue of the India-Pakistan (IND vs PAK) match mentioned in the leaked schedule are correct or not.
The official schedule is expected to be launched by 5 PM, and you can watch it live on the official websites of ICC and BCCI or their social media platforms.
Schedule Launch Time and How to Watch Live
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will officially launch the T20 World Cup 2026 schedule on Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch this launch live on both TV and mobile.
- TV Channels: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3
- Mobile App: JioHotstar
As soon as the schedule is released, it will be decided whether India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group and whether there will be a match between them. Furthermore, it will also be clear in which cities of India and Sri Lanka the World Cup matches will be played. It is noteworthy that while BCCI is the official host of the World Cup, Pakistan's matches will be held in Sri Lanka under the India-Pakistan agreement for the Champions Trophy 2025.
T20 World Cup 2026 Format
The T20 World Cup 2026 will feature 20 teams, divided into 4 groups, similar to the 2024 edition.
- Group Stage: 5 teams from each group will play against each other.
- Super-8 Stage: Top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the Super-8.
- Semifinals and Final: The top 2 teams from the Super-8 stage will advance to the semifinals, and the winners will clash in the final.
This format will ensure that excitement and competition are maintained in every match of the tournament.
Teams That Have Qualified
A total of 20 teams have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026. These include:
- Host Nations: India and Sri Lanka
- Directly Qualified Teams: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Australia, England, South Africa, USA, West Indies
- Based on T20 Rankings: New Zealand, Pakistan, Ireland
Through Global Qualifiers
- Americas Region: Canada
- Europe: Italy (qualified for the first time), Netherlands
- Africa: Namibia, Zimbabwe
- Asia: Nepal, Oman, UAE
Italy's qualification is considered a historic achievement, as this marks the first ICC tournament in which Italy is participating. The clash between India and Pakistan remains the most talked-about fixture in every edition of the T20 World Cup. Now, the big question for fans is—will this clash happen in 2026 too? According to the leaked schedule, the India-Pakistan match might be played in Colombo on December 14, but the official confirmation will be made today.
